Nintendo Switch Games News: Online Service details set to be revealed very soon

Nintendo Switch Games News: Online Service details set to be revealed very soon

Nintendo is finally going to reveal what we can expect from its online service next month.

Coming from the Nintendo Investor's meeting, the news is sure to excite Switch owners keen to play online games with friends, and sample what might be a game subscription service, similar to Games with Gold or PS+.

"Nintendo Switch Online, a paid subscription service that will expand the online functionality of Nintendo Switch, will begin in September of this year," a release from the company reads.

"The service will provide customers with a richness of online features that allow them to continuously enjoy Nintendo Switch."

According to the company, more information will be presented via a website update early May.

But what could we be expecting from the update? Previous leaks and the company's own hints could reveal more.

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The paid multiplayer gaming service - simply called Nintendo Switch Online - is set to launch in September 2018.

Nintendo stated that its new service will let players enjoy online gaming, and it will launch with a dedicated smartphone app that connects to your Switch system and helps you connect with friends or find sessions they're playing in relevant games (similarly to PSN and its mobile functionality).

The downside for consumers is that this could make your games cost even more: if you need to buy a subscription on top of the base game price if you want to play online, you'll have to shell out more money per month just to get access to the standard functionality.

This sees Nintendo joining the ranks of Sony and Microsoft in offering a paid online service, whilst PC remains the only platform offering triple-A gaming online for free.

Nintendo Switch Online - What is it?

As an example of the service, Nintendo announced Splatoon 2, the colourful multiplayer shooter game, will be the first game to receive support for Switch Online.

The new service will give you access to SplatNet2, where you can see online battle stats, your gear, and more.

An iOS or Google Play app will let you send invites via social networks and messaging service to invite friends to play with you.

You will also get to download some classic Nintendo titles as part of your subscription.

Nintendo Switch Online - How Much Will it Cost?

Nintendo said it will charge $4 a month for a one-month membership, $8 for a three-month membership, or $20 for a 12-month membership.

European or UK prices have yet to be confirmed.

The online gameplay service will be free until the paid service launches at some point 2018.